Saudi Esports Federation, a State Owned entity headquartered in Saudi Arabia, was founded in 2017 and operates with approximately 130 employees. The organization reported $9.6M in revenue as of 2023. Its main product centers on Athletics and multi-discipline sports. The federation functions as the regulating body responsible for nurturing elite gaming athletes and developing the gaming community and industry within Saudi Arabia.

Revenue

Founded

2017

Headcount

126

Headquarters

Saudi Arabia

Primary Segment

Athletics and multi-discipline sports

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

Yalla Group Limited, a Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, concluded its participation in the Saudi eLeague 2026 (SEL 2026) on June 8, 2026. Previously, on March 17, 2026, the Saudi Esports Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Basketball Federation. This partnership, signed by SEF CEO Rawan Al-Butairi and SBF CEO Hisham bin Abdullah Qasim, established a framework for cooperation in electronic basketball and aims to develop Saudi talent for international esports competitions. Earlier, on February 23, 2026, the Saudi Esports Federation signed MoUs with ROC Esports and Team Stallion. This move supports the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a global hub for games and esports through joint training initiatives to prepare national esports talent and support clearer career pathways, as part of a broader strategy to build a sustainable talent-driven esports ecosystem.

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Saudi Esports Federation's revenues were less than $25M in 2024. All the revenue comes from athletics.
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Saudi Esports Federation sells broadcasting rights of its athletics competitions globally.

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